CMC Commercial Asset Development Lead

Biogen; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 163,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life ins.

Fitness & Wellness programs

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

DE&I initiatives

Job summary

Biogen is seeking a PO&T Commercial Asset Development Leader to guide asset strategy, lifecycle management, and cross-functional execution within the ADPM team. The role focuses on asset development, supply and lifecycle planning for commercial programs, interfacing with R&D and PDC to align strategies and value creation.

The successful candidate will influence portfolio decisions, manage cross-functional teams, and drive strategic initiatives across CMC, supply chain and lifecycle management,

Qualifications

• BS or equivalent in Sciences/Engineering; MS/PhD/MBA preferred.
• 12+ years experience in matrix management.
• Experience leading cross-functional programs across full product lifecycle.
• Alliance management experience; global preferred.
• Knowledge of CMC, supply chain, or LCM; understanding of global registration processes.
• Healthcare/biotech/pharma experience with cross-functional dependencies.
• Strong strategic, political, organizational, and relationship skills.
• Ability to influence without authority and lead strategic direction.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, problem solving.
• Identify program risks and mitigation plans.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and implementation of a 5-year PO&T Asset Strategy and maintain an 18-month rolling Tactical Plan.
• Lead the cross-functional PO&T Asset Team, comprising representatives from each PO&T Line Function.
• Act as liaison for PO&T on R&D Program teams and PDC teams, fostering collaboration across R&D, Commercial, and PO&T.
• Proactively address and manage conflicts related to the Asset Strategy with PO&T Governance Committee.
• Track and assess asset-related impacts on financial metrics (COGS, Opex, E&O) and develop improvement strategies.
• Develop business cases for significant Asset initiatives and secure endorsement from the Governance Committee.

Skills

Matrix leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Program management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

BS or equivalent in Sciences/Engineering

MS/PhD/MBA preferred

Job description

About This Role

The PO&T Commercial Asset Development Leader is a member of the Asset Development & Portfolio Management (ADPM) team, providing cross‑functional guidance across PO&T’s line functions for commercial assets. The role oversees and owns various aspects of asset management development—focusing on asset strategy, development, supply, and life‑cycle management planning support for the commercial program. This leader also represents and supplies critical input to R&D and PDC teams regarding life‑cycle management activities from the PO&T perspective. This is a high‑impact, highly visible leadership role with significant influence on asset value creation and portfolio decisions.

This is a hybrid role that can be based in Cambridge, MA or Baar, Switzerland.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee the development and implementation of a 5‑year PO&T Asset Strategy and maintain an 18‑month rolling Tactical Plan, ensuring alignment with overall company objectives.
• Lead the cross‑functional PO&T Asset Team, comprising representatives from each PO&T Line Function, to ensure cohesive and effective execution of the PO&T Asset Strategy & Tactical Plan.
• Act as the liaison and representative for PO&T on R&D Program teams and PDC teams, fostering collaboration and communication between R&D, Commercial, and PO&T to support asset(s).
• Pro‑actively address and manage conflicts related to the Asset Strategy in consultation with the PO&T Governance Committee, ensuring that PO&T Line Functions’ priorities are balanced with the needs of the Asset Strategy.
• Track and assess asset‑related impacts on financial metrics such as COGS, E&O, and OPEX, and work with PO&T Line Functions to develop strategies for improvement.
• Develop business cases for significant Asset initiatives and secure endorsement and approval from the PO&T Governance Committee.

Qualifications

• BS or equivalent in Sciences/Engineering with an advanced degree (MS, PhD, MBA) preferred in a relevant biopharmaceutical discipline.
• Minimum of 12 years experience with a focus on matrix management.
• Track record of effective matrix leadership in program teams across the full product life cycle (e.g., CMC, PO&T line functions sub‑teams or other cross‑functional teams operating in a matrix environment).
• Alliance management experience, preferably global; understanding of business contracts and management.
• Experience with CMC, supply chain, or LCM development extending from IND to NDA/BLA, including a solid understanding of global registration processes; technical expertise in a relevant biopharmaceutical development discipline.
• Experience in healthcare, biotech, or pharmaceutical industry with a demonstrated understanding of cross‑functional interdependencies (R&D, commercial, technical development, regulatory).
• Excellent strategic, political, organizational, and relationship‑development skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and influence without authority a strategic direction; ability to leverage and develop diverse perspectives and ideas from matrix teams and others.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to identify critical program risks and develop mitigation plans—strategic or tactical—to mitigate risk, cost, and reputation of Biogen.

Who You Are

You are a seasoned leader with in‑depth experience in drug development, supply chain, or manufacturing. You will be part of ADPM and lead teams representing PO&T disciplines, maintaining critical partnerships with relevant program R&D and/or product commercial leaders. You will be instrumental in leading and facilitating key aspects of the PO&T vision, including influencing collaborations through engagement with BD and External Innovation; driving best practices for resource management, forecasting decision gates, and associated knowledge‑management initiatives.

Why This Role

This Role Offers a Unique Opportunity to

• Own and shape asset strategy at a critical stage of the lifecycle.
• Operate at the intersection of science, operations, and commercial value.
• Influence enterprise‑level decisions and portfolio outcomes.
• Lead in a highly visible, cross‑functional environment.

Job Level: Management

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $163,000.00 – $225,000.00. Base salary is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short‑term and long‑term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs, including a fitness reimbursement
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability insurance
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and additional shutdown time off (Dec 26 – Dec 31)
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid‑sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well‑established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life‑changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring deeply. Achieving excellence. Changing lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E‑Verify Employer in the United States.